C-34#01 Triangle Ribbon Trimming Tool, 19 cm. is a primary tool favored by potters for finishing and detailing ceramic pieces, including hand-built works and trimming the foot of vessels on a potter's wheel.
Primary Uses
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Trimming to reduce thickness and shape the foot: Commonly used to scrape excess clay from the foot of cups, plates, or bowls when the clay is leather-hard, to create an aesthetically pleasing and well-balanced foot ring.
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Grooving and carving concave shapes (Detail Carving): The pointed tip of the triangle is used for grooving, creating lines, or deeply carving patterns on the piece with precision. The wider flat side is used for smoothing curved exterior surfaces.
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Hollowing out clay from hollow forms: Used to scrape out the inner clay from thick hollow forms to make the piece lighter and ensure uniform wall thickness throughout. This helps prevent bursting and damage in the kiln.
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Triangular shape for excellent corner work: The flat wire edges are consistently sharp, and its angular shape allows for versatile use, from broad scraping to precise digging for narrow corners.
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Thick wooden handle for comfortable grip: The handle is made of hardwood, with a thick cylindrical shape that provides a firm and full grip. It effectively supports the pressure needed for scraping hardening clay.